The 767th Regular Meeting Report
Date&Time: 14:00-16:00 August 6th 2022/ Venue: Hatoba Kaikan + Online
There were 22 people participated in the meeting.

It was a sunny midsummer Saturday in Yokohama, and many members attended the meeting on-site.
The TMOD (Toastmaster of the Day) for the day was TM RS. It was her first time to be a Role, but as her character suggests, the meeting started in a cheerful atmosphere.
The impromptu speech table topic was moderated by TM TN, one of the most experienced member who had not joined us for a long time.

At the end of the meeting As the General Evaluator pointed out in his general review, all the questions were very good and easy to answer.
Often the questions are elaborate and difficult to answer and very pressuring, but that was not the case today.
真夏の快晴の横浜の土曜日、オンサイトで参加するメンバーが多数いらした例会でした。
この日のTMOD (Toastmaster of the Day / 司会者) はTM RSでした。初のRoleでしたが彼女のキャラクター通り、気負いない明るい雰囲気で例会が始まりました。
即興スピーチのテーブルトピックは、久しぶりに参加してくださったベテランのTM TNの司会で行われました。
例会の最後に 総評でGeneral Evaluatorが指摘なさったとおり、どの質問も簡単で答えやすくとてもよかったと思います。
テーブルトピックの質問がとても凝っていて、答えるのが難しくとてもプレッシャーになってしまうことがよくあるのですが、今日はそれがありませんでした。
TM HA, the Best Table Topic Speaker, talked about his recent addiction to camp, and shared her fascination with it in an easy-to-understand manner and with a rich vocabulary.
Fresh from a camping trip the day before, she shared with us how lightweight, compact, and functional camping gear is.
It certainly makes everyone want to collect all sorts of cap goods! I totally agree.
Best Table Topic SpeakerとなったTM HAは、最近ハマッているキャンプについて、わかりやすく豊富な語彙でその魅力を伝えてくれました。
前日キャンプから帰宅したばかりという、そのフレッシュな感想とともに、いかにキャンプグッズが軽量でコンパクト且つ機能性の高いかを教えてくれました。
確かに、キャップグッズはいろいろ集めたくなりますね!

Following a fun impromptu speech session, the preparatory speech session began, with four speakers taking the stage.
TM KT talked about the history of school bags, which she learned through preparing for her child’s entry into elementary school.
She talked about how randoseru (school bags) were introduced to Japan with an easy-to-understand presentation dating back to the Meiji Era. I did not know that the start was from Gakushuin.
I heard that there are very expensive and colorful randoseru (school bags) these days, and I could somewhat guess the parents’ concerns how difficult to choose the one.

楽しい即興スピーチセッションに続いて、準備スピーチセッションが始まり、4名のスピーカーが登壇しました。
TM KTは、お子さんの小学校入学準備を通して知った「ランドセルの歴史」について。
明治時代にまで遡って、わかりやすいプレゼンと共にランドセルが日本に導入された経緯を語ってくれました。スタートは学習院からだったとは知りませんでした。
最近は非常に高価でカラフルなランドセルがあるそうで、購入に悩む親心も伝わってきました。

TM NS gave a very realistic talk titled “Experiencs in my US life” about his experiences when he was posted to the US and felt the cultural differences.
In the U.S., first of all, he was driving in the same way as in Japan: if one stops suddenly at a yellow light, one is likely to hit the car following you, so have to go through the intersection quickly.
However, when he did so, a police car followed him and told him to “Raise your hand,” and he was lightly questioned by putting his hand on the back door of the car he stopped.
I did not know that in the U.S. a yellow light is an absolute stop. He admitted his mistake and logically explained the justification for not stopping and escaped the situation in peace. How great!
TM NSは「Experiencs in my US life」というタイトルで米国赴任時に経験なさった、文化の違いを感じた経験を臨場感たっぷりに話してくださいました。
黄色信号は「急に止まると後続車にぶつかるから急いで進む」という日本の認識のまま アメリカでも同様に運転していたら
パトカーが追ってきて「Raise your hand」と言われ 停止させた車のバックドアに手をついて軽く尋問されたそうです。
アメリカでは黄色信号は絶対停止だとは知りませんでした。勘違いを認めつつ、停止しなかった正当性をロジカルに説明し難を逃れたとのことでした。さすがです!
TM HA, titled “TMOD in the real world,” told us about a trouble she had at a meeting where a company executive was asked to take the stage as an impromptu moderator.
At the beginning of the speech, she called out “Sato san!” “Sato san! Where are you?” I looked around and was drawn in. (By the way, there is no “Sato-san” in our club.)

She was very good at drawing us in for a first few seconds before we realized that she had already started her speech. It was interesting.
It was a speech with a sense of urgency, showing how unexpected happenings occur in real business and how she managed to get out of them.
TM HAは「TMOD in real world」というタイトルで、即興で司会を任された会社役員が登壇する会議でのトラブルを語ってくださいました。
冒頭、「Sato san!」「Sato san!」「Where are you? Sato san!」と連呼なさったので、あれ?佐藤さんっていうメンバーいたっけ?とつい周りを見回して引き込まれました。
ちなみに当クラブに「佐藤さん」はいらっしゃいません(笑)あ、もうスピーチ始まってるんだ、と気づくまで数秒の引き込みがうまいです。
いかに実際のビジネスで思わぬハプニングが起きるのか、それをどう切り抜けたのか、緊迫感あるスピーチでした。
TM MT gave a humorous speech titled “My nickname story” about his unique nickname history.
I thought it must be strange for a man to be called “Barbara”. Ironically, that’s why it’s so easy to remember and stick with.
I am glad to hear that his changed his nickname to “Terry” when he was transferred overseas in business, and that he likes this name best, which calmed my bothered feelings. Good for him!

TM MTは「My nickname story」というタイトルで ご自分のユニークなニックネームの遍歴についてのユーモアたっぷりのスピーチでした。
確かに男性が「バーバラ」と呼ばれるのは本人には違和感があるだろうなぁ、と思いました。だからこそ覚えやすくて定着し易い、困ったものです(笑)
その後 海外赴任時に「テリー」に変わった、この名が一番好き、とのことで、私もモヤモヤが落ち着きました。よかったですね!
After the break, TM HA served as the General Evaluator for the review all the sessions that began after the break.
TM YO, TM YA, TM HO, and TH TP who took the stage as Evaluators, all of them are well experienced who have served as officers before (or this year), and some of them are from overseas.
I was impressed by how YTMC’s members are well rounded and listened to them with great interest.
I participated onsite, and since evaluaters seated both sides, in many meanings it was a bit difficult decision to vote! (LOL)
さてこの後、休憩をはさんで始まった論評セッションでは、TM HAがGeneral Evaluatorを務めました。
Evaluatorとして登壇したTM YO, TM YA, TM HO, TH TP、いずれもofficerを歴任(または今年着任)の超ベテラン、海外の方もいらっしゃるので
英語の運用能力だけではなく構成含めて どの講評も粒ぞろいで甲乙つけがたく、さすがは層が厚いYTMC、とすっかり感心して聞き惚れました。
私はオンサイトで参加して、両脇にどちらもEvaluatorが座っていらしたので、いろんな意味で投票は 苦渋の判断でした!(笑)

The Best Evaluator Award went to TM YO, who presented his commentary in an easy-to-understand manner and with a soft demeanor.
During the Bouquet & Brickbats, TM RS, who was the first TMOD of the day, was presented with a bouquet of flowers for her bright and witty performance.
The first TMOD can be a very nerve-wracking experience for anyone.
Usually everyone tends to make many small mistakes and have advice from other members. then how quickly respond with a humorous remark to ease the situation and move on, makes a big difference.
“TM RS was able to do that, that was really great!” that GE pointed out. Indeed!
One guest joined us onsite and commented on the meeting in fluent Queen’s English.
特にわかりやすい表現でソフトな物腰で論評を披露したTM YOがベスト論評者賞を受賞しました。
ブーケ & ブリックバッツ (花束と酷評) の時間には、今日初めてTMODを務めたTM RSに その明るく当意即妙なパフォーマンスに花束が贈られました。
初めてのTMODは誰でもとても緊張するものです。ちょっとしたミスやアドバイスを受けたときに、パッとユーモアある一言を返して場を和ませて進ませるスキルが大きな差になるのですね。TM RSはそれができていました。
とは、GEの総評です。確かに!
ゲストも1名オンサイトで参加してくださり、イギリス仕込み流暢な英語で例会の感想をコメントしてくださいました。

Web site reporter : TM YN



























The meeting started with business section from TM HO. As our club VPE in the next term, he informed about the new system for role assignment that includes an excel file and easy speak. The excel file will be used to assign for three key roles: TMOD, prepared speakers, general evaluator up to next three months. TM O will inform assigned members via email before updating easy speak.



TM AN provided a very energetic speech about his motivation to join YTMC. He would want to talk properly, listen attentively, give feedback constructively, and so bring values to audiences. 








ミーティングでの受賞は以下のとおりです。





Date&Time: 14:00 June 4th 2022 / Venue: Hatoba Kaikan + Online










第762回例会「エリア52合同例会」レポート / The 762nd Meeting “Area 52 Joint Meeting” Report
The venue had a commanding view of the Port of Yokohama, Minatomirai skyscrapers, and the Red Brick Warehouse under the clear blue sky, which further added to the excitement of the event. The joint meeting was opened by the Ocean Club President E, who participated online. After the greetings by Area 52 Director TM K and Yokohama Club President TM S, the warm-up/ice-break stretching exercise instructed by Minatomirai Club President TM K followed. After fully stretching the body and taking deep breaths, everyone got ready to participate in the main educational session.























2.022-04-16 (Sat) YTMC 760 regular meeting was attended by 18 on-site members and guests, and 10 on-line members and guests.
Toastmaster of the Day, TMOD, was TM T. This was his 2nd TMOD experience.
By the way, what does Table Topic session means?

The 2nd and 3rds speeches were overtimed, but these speeches were qualified.
YTMC 760 定例会は2022年4月16日メンバー、ゲスト合わせてオンサイト18名、オンライン10名の出席で行われました。
TM N はTMODに投票結果を報告、TMODは結果を発表しました。



On April 2, a pleasant spring breeze blew in Yokohama Harbor, and the 759th meeting of the Yokohama Toastmasters Club was held. The venue was the club’s home venue, Hashiba Kaikan.
Newcomer P-san was also in charge of the impromptu speech session, and she prepared a variety of life wisdom questions related to the theme of the meeting. What advice would you give to young people? What was the most impactful event in your life? What’s the best thing about being a parent?” What words would you send to your child on his or her coming-of-age day? What did you learn from your parents? Who encouraged you to leave your hometown? Such as. Simple questions, but they elicited a wide range of experiences and thoughts from the respondents. Really, they were all great questions. Awesome!












The meeting went very quickly. Thank you, Ms. A, for a wonderful meeting!







